Dating etiquette?

[illxmofo]

What's the etiquette for ending a dating relationship that is only about a month old. Just cut contact cold turkey? If there was a connection (physical and emotional) at some level, does the person owe an explanation or is it cool to just disappear?

[FKC]

I'm assuming you're a guy. No, it's not cool to just disappear. This is the number 1 problem women face when dating men. The reason you're even asking is because you know you should at least call/email/text and just say "hey, it's been nice getting to know you, but I don't think it will work out."

Instead, you have to be wuss out because you're afraid of the consequences -- as you think they might be. She'll cry, she'll be upset, she'll stalk me.

Guess what, macho man? If you're not feeling it after a few dates, there's a good chance she isn't either. There are only a rare few girls/women that go Fatal Attraction on you. I'm sure she's not one of them.

Women need closure. It's the lack of closure that makes them freak. Call -- or send an email -- saying it's been nice getting to know you but I just don't think we're a match.

Man up. It'll bring you less grief in future relationships.

[Bella M.]

well i think its a whole lot nicer to say to this person that you dont want to date them anymore than to just cut them off, its quite mean to just stop contact all together really

[*shila*]

No, it's really rude to disappear. If you feel that there was an emotional connection, it's best to do it face to face.

It's NEVER ok to just disappear unless you were just 'dating'.

If you were 'in a relationship' i.e. more than dating, you can msn if it's been less than a week.

[queen of answers]

Being honest is the best way for both parties to walk away with dignity.

Its not cool to just disappear.
It confuses the other person. Its just life, that all people arent compatible.
Thats what dating is about.
Say that she's done nothing wrong, and she's a good person, but you dont feel the chemistry is there for a long term relationship. You dont want to tie her down to someone who's not going to work out.

It doesnt appear she's done anything horrible to you, so respect her enough to tell her the truth. People "GET" the truth, and the hurt is so much less.